Ronan Calvert

No GAA Return Allowed Under Level 5 Restrictions

By Ronan Calvert / February 11, 2021 / Comments Off on No GAA Return Allowed Under Level 5 Restrictions

THE Irish government last night confirmed that inter-county GAA will not be covered under the current Level 5 exemptions for elite sports. As a result, there will be no return…

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Johnny Sexton ‘Saddened And Shocked’ By Comments Made By French Doctor

By Ronan Calvert / February 10, 2021 / Comments Off on Johnny Sexton ‘Saddened And Shocked’ By Comments Made By French Doctor

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has today expressed his frustration towards comments made by a French doctor regarding his history of head injuries. Doctor Jean-Francois Chermann worked with Sexton at Racing…

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Jack Conan Added To Ireland Squad As Coombes Returns To Munster Training

By Ronan Calvert / February 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Jack Conan Added To Ireland Squad As Coombes Returns To Munster Training

THE IRFU released a squad update today with the news that Leinster number eight Jack Conan has been called up ahead of this weekend’s clash with France. Munster youngster Gavin…

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Andy Farrell Recognizes 14-Man Ireland’s ‘Immense Effort’ In Cardiff

By Ronan Calvert / February 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Andy Farrell Recognizes 14-Man Ireland’s ‘Immense Effort’ In Cardiff

A ‘gutted’ Andy Farrell spoke to the IRFU website yesterday evening following his side’s 21-16 loss to Wales. Ireland were right in the contest throughout despite a 13th minute Peter…

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Six Nations Team Of The Week: Round One

By Ronan Calvert / February 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Six Nations Team Of The Week: Round One

THE Six Nations came back with a bang at the weekend. Three action-packed matches made for spectacular viewing throughout Saturday and Sunday as we were treated to some incredible moments…

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WATCH: O’Mahony red card and Burns blunder costs Ireland against Wales

By Ronan Calvert / February 7, 2021 / Comments Off on WATCH: O’Mahony red card and Burns blunder costs Ireland against Wales

Ireland battled bravely this afternoon but a red card to Peter O’Mahony and an 84th minute miss-kick from replacement outhalf Billy Burns allowed Wayne PIvac’s Wales to come away with…

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Matchday Preview: Three Areas That Will Decide Ireland Vs Wales

By Ronan Calvert / February 6, 2021 / Comments Off on Matchday Preview: Three Areas That Will Decide Ireland Vs Wales

EDDIE Jones’ England have often inflicted their severe physicality on Ireland to great effect. New Zealand happily halted Ireland’s power game in the World Cup quarter-final. France were more than…

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New Dates Confirmed For Women’s and U20’s Six Nations

By Ronan Calvert / February 4, 2021 / Comments Off on New Dates Confirmed For Women’s and U20’s Six Nations

NEW dates have been announced for both the Women’s and U20’s Six Nations Championships. A decision was made on the 12th of January to postpone both of the tournaments following…

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Andy Farrell And The Challenge Awaiting Ireland

By Ronan Calvert / February 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Andy Farrell And The Challenge Awaiting Ireland

YES, it may have felt like the longest year in memory, but it was indeed only a year ago this week when Andy Farrell took charge of his first Ireland…

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Munster’s Gavin Coombes Called Into Ireland Camp

By Ronan Calvert / February 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Munster’s Gavin Coombes Called Into Ireland Camp

Munster backrower Gavin Coombes has today been added to Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the Six Nations. The call-up comes following the withdrawal of Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux ahead…

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